Article 256: Functions, duties, and powers of the National Dalit Commission

1) The functions, duties, and powers of the National Dalit Commission shall be as follows:

(a) To conduct a study and exploration as to the overall situation of the Dalit community, identify areas of necessary policy, legal, and institutional reforms in that field, and make recommendations to the Government of Nepal.

(b) To formulate national policies and programs concerning the interests of the Dalit for the upliftment and development of the Dalit, putting an end to caste-based discrimination, oppression, and discrimination, and submit such policies and programs to the Government for implementation.

(c) Nepal for them to monitor as to whether laws concerning the interests of the Dalit, including the special provisions made for the upliftment and interests of the Dalit community, have been effectively implemented, and in the event of absence of observance or implementation, to make suggestions to the Government of Nepal for the observance or implementation thereof.

(d) To make suggestions to the Government of Nepal about the preparation of reports to be submitted by Nepal in accordance with the provisions contained in the international treaties or agreements concerning the rights of the Dalit community, to which Nepal is a party,

(e) In order to have the Dalit community included in the mainstream of national development and ensure proportional participation in all organs of the State, to assess, monitor, and evaluate the existing policies and programs, make recommendations to the Government of Nepal for their effective implementation,

(f) If it is necessary to file cases against any person or bodies on matters of being victims of caste-based and if it is necessary to file cases against any persons or bodies on matters of being victims of discrimination and untouchability or social ill-practices or infringement of or deprivation of enjoyment of the rights of the Dalit, to make recommendations to the concerned bodies to file such cases in courts in accordance with the law.

2) The National Dalit Commission may so delegate any of its functions, duties, and powers to the Chairperson of the Commission, any of its members, or any employee of the Government of Nepal as to be exercised and complied with, subject to the specified conditions.

3) Other functions, duties, and powers, and other relevant matters of the National Dalit Commission shall be as provided for in the Federal law.